Professional Learning Programs

GCI professional development programs build practical skills in coaching and leadership – enhancing the quality of conversations in education communities, building teaching and learning capacity, and impacting student outcomes.

All programs can be run in-house for schools or groups. Selected programs are offered as Current Workshops

Anytime...

Growth Coaching International has been providing professional learning to education leaders for over 13 years. Over 8000 school
leaders, system leaders, teachers and even students have participated in various GCI professional learning programs in
the last 12 months alone, with over 800 leaders receiving individual coaching.

Our Values

The GCI team are committed to working collaboratively with clients, sharing practitioner-focused, impactful, research-informed
and practical coaching skills within a positive and empathetic environment for personal, professional and organisational
improvement.

Our Team

The GCI team of coaches and workshop facilitators offer a unique blend of education, coaching and academic experience.
All are dedicated professionals committed to delivering practical, evidence-based programs, workshops and coaching
services to education communities.

Our Partners

GCI is an approved coaching program and coaching services provider to several professional development organisations throughout
Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

As well as our regular in-house and public professional learning workshops, Growth Coaching International is pleased to host,
sponsor and present at national and international events in the field of coaching in education.

Keynote Speakers

Our presenters are highly experienced coach trainers and facilitators. They offer a unique blend of education, coaching
and academic experience and do more than tell a good story – they will engage with, teach and inspire your audience.

Upcoming Events

GCI regularly hosts national and international thought-leaders in the field of coaching in education for special workshop
events. We also love to share the knowledge and experience of our team and clients.

Past Events

GCI proud to host major national conferences in the field of coaching in education. Where possible we are delighted to
share conference resources here.

Coaching Resource Library

At Growth Coaching we are always interested in developing our understanding of coaching in education. Our resource library
is dedicated to sharing some of the latest thinking in the fields of coaching, performance and positive psychology.

Our Team

Dr Rachel Lofthouse

Head of Education in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences at Newcastle University, UK

As well as her role heading up the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences at Newcastle University, Dr Rachel Lofthouse is a core member of the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching (CfLaT) where she is Head of Teacher Learning and Development.

Rachel has a specific interest in the link between practice development and professional learning for teachers and educators, based on innovative pedagogies and curriculum design and collaborative practices for coaching and mentoring. She works with student teachers and their school-based mentors, teachers, school-based coaches, Master's and Doctoral students and school leaders, and supports her learners in building their workplace expertise while developing critical reflection and their ability to contribute to, and draw productively on, the evidence base for teaching and learning.

Rachel has published in academic and professional journals on the subjects of coaching and mentoring, the innovative use of video to support practice development, practitioner enquiry and professional learning.

Rachel is also a blog editor for the British Educational Research Association.